18 moments

1. Birth in Koutiala

   1945-01-29 · Koutiala, Mali

   Keïta was born in Koutiala, then in French Sudan and now in Mali.

2. Return to Mali for development work

   1986-01-01 · Mali

   After his studies and work in France, Keïta returned to Mali and became a technical consultant for the European Development Fund. The source establishes presence in Mali but does not identify a city; coordinates are a representative point for Mali.

3. Ambassador based in Abidjan

   1992-11-01 · Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

   Konaré appointed Keïta ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire; his diplomatic posting was based in Abidjan. The appointment month is supported; the source does not provide a specific day.

4. African Parliamentary Union conference

   2002-10-24 · Khartoum, Sudan

   Keïta was elected president of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union at its conference in Khartoum. The election at the named conference directly supports attendance; venue coordinates represent central Khartoum.

5. Presidential campaign visit to Kidal

   2013-07-15 · Kidal, Mali

   During the 2013 presidential campaign, Keïta travelled to Kidal Region and campaigned there. The source identifies Kidal Region; coordinates represent Kidal town.

6. Sworn in as president

   2013-09-04 · Centre international des conférences de Bamako, Bamako, Mali

   

   Keïta arrived for and took the presidential oath at the Centre international des conférences de Bamako.

7. Paris appearance

   2013-12-03 · Paris, France

   Keïta was photographed in Paris during his first months as president. The source gives Paris but not a more specific venue; coordinates represent central Paris.

8. State visit to Qatar

   2014-01-01 · Doha, Qatar

   Keïta made a friendship and working visit to Qatar, including meetings with Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha. The visit ran from 22 to 24 January 2014; JSONL date format does not permit a date range. Doha is identified in the communiqué heading and signature.

9. Welcomes released Kidal hostages

   2014-05-20 · Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali

   Keïta received former hostages from Kidal at Bamako–Sénou airport alongside Prime Minister Moussa Mara.

10. U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit

    2014-08-05 · Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    

    Keïta attended the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C. The summit attendance covered 5–6 August 2014; coordinates represent central Washington, D.C.

11. World Economic Forum visit

    2014-09-01 · Tianjin, China

    Keïta visited Tianjin for the World Economic Forum’s 2014 summer meeting and held talks with Chinese leaders and business representatives. The source establishes a Tianjin visit during the 10–12 September forum but does not specify his individual arrival or departure dates.

12. Paris unity march

    2015-01-11 · Paris, France

    

    Keïta joined François Hollande in the Paris march following attacks including the Charlie Hebdo attack. Coordinates represent central Paris because the source refers generally to the streets of Paris.

13. Meeting with CMA delegation

    2015-09-01 · Bamako, Mali

    Keïta met a Coordination of Azawad Movements delegation in Bamako during efforts to preserve the ceasefire. The meeting occurred across 23–24 September 2015; the permitted date format records the month.

14. Visit after Gao bombing

    2017-01-19 · Gao, Mali

    Keïta travelled to Gao after the attack on the Mécanisme Opérationnel de Coordination site, addressed local representatives, and visited injured people. Coordinates represent Gao; the report additionally places him at Camp Firhoun Ag Alinçar, the governorate, and Gao Hospital.

15. Paris Peace Forum and Élysée meeting

    2019-11-12 · Élysée Palace, Paris, France

    Keïta attended the Paris Peace Forum and met French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace.

16. G5 Sahel summit

    2020-06-30 · Nouakchott, Mauritania

    Keïta attended the G5 Sahel summit in Nouakchott during his final months as president. Coordinates represent central Nouakchott; the caption does not identify the summit venue.

17. Departure from Bamako for medical treatment

    2020-09-01 · Modibo Keita International Airport, Bamako, Mali

    After his release from custody following the coup, Keïta departed Bamako for medical treatment in the United Arab Emirates. The report was published 7 September 2020 and identifies only “Saturday evening” for the departure; the card therefore uses month precision. Airport coordinates are used as a defensible departure-point approximation.

18. Death at home in Bamako

    2022-01-16 · Bamako, Mali

    Keïta died at his home in Bamako after a long illness. The source identifies only his home in Bamako, not a street address; coordinates represent central Bamako.